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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,042.34, 41,964.77 and 17,517.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,042.34, 41,964.77 and 17,517.31 is: 26,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,042.34 : 41,964.77 = 17,517.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,042.34/41,964.77 = 17,517.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,042.34x = 41,964.77 × 17,517.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,042.34x = 735,110,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,110,101.86/28,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.29

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